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Community 31 Oct 2024

Rooted in Education

Howick Enviroschools’ Garden To Table programme nourishes young minds, working together to achieve environmental goals and life skills.

Development 23 Oct 2024

A plan for growth in Auckland’s rural south is coming

The Southern Rural Strategy sets out how the area will accommodate a growing population, while enabling industries like farming and food production to thrive.

Community 22 Oct 2024

Fred Graham work a tribute to home town

Celebrated artist Fred Graham has unveiled Waiuku - a sculpture honouring the west Franklin town and community.

Community 22 Oct 2024

Twinkling lights and merry nights - Stockade Hill Christmas Lights

Carols, kai/food, santa, Christmas cheer, entertainment…Howick is ready to illuminate the town for its annual Stockade Hill Christmas Lights.

Community 10 Oct 2024

Howick workshops open up in 2025

Local board workshops in Howick will be open to the public in early 2025.

Community 2 Oct 2024

Playtime upgraded at Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz playground in Flatbush has been made whole again.

Community 25 Sep 2024

$2m destination playground on the horizon for Barry Curtis Park

A spectacular nearly $2m playground designed to offer an exciting range of play options for all tamariki (children), is coming to Barry Curtis Park, after Howick Local Board approved the concept designs.

Community 17 Sep 2024

Celebrate the Stars

The 2024 Howick Sports Awards celebrated local athletic talent and honoured the vital roles of coaches, volunteers, and community supporters.

Events

02 Nov 2024

Alan Watson - Magician

Join us for a magical hour of entertainment.

02 Nov 2024

Carnival Day

Join us for a day of fun and community at Pakuranga Library.

02 Nov 2024

Premier Hockey League: Round 1

Come along, support the teams, enjoy a day with the family with a bite to eat and plenty of fun.

14 Oct 2024 - 08 Dec 2024

Draw, Paint, Sculpt

Our focus is on drawing, painting, and sculpture. Our course structure is based on a combination...

05 Oct 2024 - 25 Jan 2025

Metamorphōsis

Metamorphōsis is a collection of paintings that explore the confusion, discomfort and uncertainty...

01 Sep 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

Mothers Information Groups

Come along to receive guidance and support as you prepare for labour and birth.

06 Aug 2024 - 03 Dec 2024

Seed Exchange

Come along and meet other local gardeners for a chat - share your gardening stories, knowledge an...

07 May 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Japanese Playgroup Pakuranga

Join this event to learn more about Japanese culture for parents and their children.